How To Reset Ford Escape TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light (2013-2021)
Last Updated on November 20, 2020 by Nick
How To Reset Ford Escape TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light (2013-2021) – The Ford Escape is a compact SUV produced by the American car manufacturer Ford. Ford sold the first generation of Escape models in Europe as the second generation of Ford Maverick models.
The third generation of the Ford Escape was presented at the LA Auto Show 2011. This follows the “One Ford” strategy, because similar to the Ford Focus, the new generation is supposed to be a global car to save development costs.
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How To Reset Ford Escape TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light (2013-2021)
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, change a tire, or get it rotated you must carry out the TPMS reset procedure. Depending on the vehicle model year you have, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS on Ford Escape:
2013-2019 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
You’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System on this model. Follow these steps to do it:
- Park your vehicle
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
- Press and release the BRAKE pedal
Ensure fully pressed!
- Without starting the engine, turn the ignition key from OFF to the ON position 3 times with the ending in the ON position
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START/STOP button once to turn ON the ignition and then press the button again to turn OFF the ignition. Do this 3 times with the ending in the ON position
- Press and release the BRAKE pedal
Ensure fully pressed!
- Turn OFF the ignition
Do not release the key!
- Turn the ignition key from OFF to the ON position 3 times with the ending in the ON position
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START/STOP button once to turn ON the ignition and then press the button again to turn OFF the ignition. Do this 3 times with the ending in the ON position
- You will hear a horn if you do it right
The horn will sound twice and the TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE message will appear on the screen
- Start from the driver side front tire, use the TPMS Relearn tool to reset the tpms sensor
Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
A chirp horn will confirm that the sensor has been reset
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
The TIRE LEARNING message will disappear
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
Done!
2020-2021 Models
For the latest model of the Ford Escape with a 6/12 inch display, you can reset the TPMS through the cluster screen. Follow these steps to do it:
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Go to the SETTINGS menu by using the ▲▼ navigation button
- Press the [wp-svg-icons icon=”list-2″ wrap=”i”] menu button to display the submenu
- Scroll down and select INFORMATION
- Select TYRE PRESSURE
- Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message appear on the screen
These instructions are based on the Ford Escape owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the third and fourth generations of Ford Escape (2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Ford Escape TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light (2013-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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